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HB2173 • 2025

Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in an enclosed place in a manner that endangers another person.

Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in an enclosed place in a manner that endangers another person.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Helfrich
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates a new crime when a person unlawfully uses drugs in an enclosed space. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).
Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in an enclosed place in a manner that endangers another person. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, for a second or subsequent conviction.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to controlled substance crimes; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee